Lead Activity Instructor

25 days holiday FTE, increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 30 days. Option to purchase additional annual leave (up to 10 days per annum). Employee Assistance Program with Health Assured. 50% discount on nursery fees. Day camps discounts: 1 week free and 1 week at 50% per child per annum. Campsite and activities discounts at YMCA Fairthorne Manor. Cycle to work scheme.

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Activity Manager, you will be a key member of the programme team ensuring inspiring visits and stays for people of all ages and abilities. As customer facing delivery staff, you will be an example of best practice at all times playing a key role in setting high standards of delivery, training staff and volunteers and helping to develop innovative and relevant programmes and events for our communities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a high standard of instruction across a range of activities for all ages and abilities.
• Work closely with the Activity Manager to deliver, and play a part in the development of, an excellent residential experience to all groups, including acting as a host/ link person, delivering evening activities, dining hall and tuck shop duties as well as any other role to enhance the experience.
• To provide leadership, training and monitoring of seasonal, weekend and volunteer staff.
• To support the management team in the creation and monitoring of risk assessments, operating procedures and training plans for relevant activities, events, programmes and services.
• Take responsibility for the maintenance, safety and development of given areas, activities and equipment.
• To display positive leadership skills and ensure best practice in delivery of all aspects of your work.
• Contribute and commit to Fairthorne’s drive to deliver excellent customer care whilst encouraging others to do the same.
• Act as a Duty Manager on a rota basis.

Qualifications/Experience:

• At least two of the following NGBs: Climbing Wall Instructor, Archery GB Instructor, ERCA High Ropes Instructor, Paddlesport Leader or Coach Award.
• Experience of working with children and families of all ages and abilities.
• Experience of leading or supervising teams of staff or volunteers in a community, youth, educational or sporting environment.
• Experience of leading or working with groups, in an outdoor, sporting or events environment.
• Ability and the skills to lead a variety of sessions to children and young people.
• Understanding of the requirements of working with schools and groups.
• Experience of writing risk assessments and operating procedures.
• Any of the following NGBs: ERCA Generic Rescuer, Recognised Axe Throwing Certificate, Recognised Bushcraft certificate.

Skills / Abilities:

• A genuine enthusiasm for the work of the organisation and desire to contribute to the delivery of the YMCA Way.
• Engaging and welcoming, with an outgoing and friendly personality with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people.
• Ability and willingness to relate positively to customers, volunteers and staff.

Successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities charity with commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. Please apply now for this rewarding position and be part of an amazing charity who continue to support and achieve wonderful things within the community.